There's something special about hanging an original piece of art in your home. Not a print, not a reproduction — something that was made by hand, just once, that will never exist in quite the same way again.
At Maison M, every piece I create starts with that feeling. The texture under my fingers, the way the gold catches the light differently depending on the time of day — these are things you simply can't replicate. And when a piece finds its home on someone's wall, that's the moment it truly comes alive.
So if you've been thinking about adding original art to your space but aren't quite sure where to start, here's my personal guide.
Start with how you want to feel in the room
Before you think about colours or sizes, think about feeling. Do you want your living room to feel calm and grounded? Look for pieces with earthy neutrals, soft textures, and organic forms — like Whispers of Gold or the Framed Abstract Leaf Wall Art. Do you want a bedroom that feels serene and airy? A soft blue and gold piece like Golden Leaf Cascade brings a quiet, dreamy energy to a space.
Art sets the emotional tone of a room more than almost anything else.
Size matters more than you think
One of the most common mistakes people make is going too small. A piece that's too small for a wall can feel lost and disconnected. As a general rule, your artwork should fill roughly two thirds of the wall space above a sofa or bed.
For a standard UK sofa (around 200cm wide), a piece between 90–130cm wide works beautifully. For a statement wall, consider a large format piece or a multi-panel work — our Large Framed Abstract Gold Wall Art 3 Panel was designed exactly for this purpose.
Let the frame do the work
All Maison M pieces come professionally framed and ready to hang — because I believe the frame is part of the artwork, not an afterthought. The warm wood tones I use complement both light and dark interiors, and work especially well against white walls, exposed brick, and linen textures.
If you're styling a gallery wall, mixing frame tones can work beautifully — just keep the mat or background palette consistent to tie everything together.
Original art is an investment in your space — and yourself
Prints are lovely, but there's a reason original art holds its value. When you buy an original piece, you're buying something that can never be replicated. You're also supporting an independent artist directly — and that matters.
Every piece in the Maison M collection is a one-of-a-kind original. Once it's gone, it's gone. If something catches your eye, trust that instinct.
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